International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Ceisteanna (1484)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

1484. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline his Department’s engagement with a hotel (details supplied) and the IPAS and BOTP procurement teams to secure emergency accommodation at this site following its upgrade; what the capacity will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39104/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Additional capacity for circa 260 people has been offered to the Department by this existing provider.

The additional capacity is for international protection applicants who are families.

The Department is awaiting works to be completed and the necessary supporting documentation to be supplied before it can begin to use the additional capacity.